Chronic back pain can be debilitating, affecting every aspect of your life. It is also one of the most common reasons why people seek medical help or miss work. Whether back pain stems from an injury, poor posture, or other underlying condition, finding relief is crucial for improving your quality of life. Fortunately, there are…
If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from back pain, you may be interested in learning about the Coflex implant. This new device is designed to offer relief from chronic back pain, and it may be a good option for you if other treatments haven’t worked. The Coflex implant procedure is a…
Back pain is one of the most universally experienced health issues among adults. This pain is often a result of poor posture or lifestyle habits. These habits can lead to serious spinal conditions or a weakened spine that is more susceptible to injury. Fortunately, there are many exercises and lifestyle changes you can start adopting…
People can suffer a herniated disc anywhere along their spine. When a herniated disc occurs in the lumbar spine, pain may radiate from your lower back, down the back of your legs, to your feet. Relieving lumbar herniated disc pain may look different for different people but this article will provide some tips that can…
There are a series of structures woven into the lower back. The lumbar spine includes five vertebrae, each of which has shock-absorbent discs, and holds them in place with ligaments. Tendons connect the surrounding muscles to the spine and offer support. Signals are sent throughout the body by nerves in the spinal column. Most of…
Chronic back pain is one of the most widely experienced health issues by adults. Injuries, illness, or just general wear and tear leads many adults to suffer from some form of persistent pain in the back, neck, or shoulders. This pain often results from a facet joint issue or an issue in the surrounding area…
There are a variety of hip-pain causes, including arthritis, injuries and troubles with your hip socket. Almost anyone can experience hip pain, but it most likely occurs in people who are older due to arthritis and bone fractures. Gymnasts, dancers and athletes use hip movement in all directions so they carry a higher risk of…
People suffering from a herniated disc know just how painful of an injury it can be. A discectomy is often the surgical procedure used to treat a herniated disc when that pain becomes too much to bear. However, discectomy surgery, like other surgical procedures, does carry some potential complications to be aware of. This article…
Right side back pain is very common nowadays. Many people experience it at least once in their lives. Some may live with mild back pain, while others experience severe chronic pain, affecting their quality of life. Sometimes, the right side back pain is caused by muscle. But other times, it has nothing to do with…
80% percent of people have back pain. Lower back pain in people under the age of 45 years is the leading cause of disability. But, in the majority, back pain becomes severe at the age of 50 to 65. You have just one back, and you need to take care of your problems before they…
The human spine is a wonderful and complex structure composed of a multitude of soft tissues and bones that act as shock absorbers and enable us to perform a wide range of movement. When injury to the connective ligament ring of an intervertebral disc causes the tissue to be torn it is known as an…
Preparing for any kind of surgery can be particularly nerve-racking, not to mention spinal surgery. However, if you or a loved one is in need of lumbar spinal fusion, knowing what to expect before, during, and after surgery can help set your mind at ease and prepare you for the best possible chances of a…